Now that the government of Robert Mugabe has proved beyond any reasonable doubt that it is not interested in having any resemblance of a democratic election, it is time for a bold African country to invade Zimbabwe and free its people from the strangulation of a senile tyrant.

The invasion should happen on Friday. And Nigeria should lead it.

The West should provide Nigeria with the logistics needed to round up the rogues who have messed up one of the most promising African nations.

I picked Nigeria for this assignment because the other capable nation, South Africa , is led by Mugabe’s accomplice. Thabo Mbeki has failed not only the people of Zimbabwe but also his own people by choosing to go into romance with a dictator who cares about nobody but himself.

Nigerian soldiers have experienced war in Congo , Liberia , Darfur , Yugoslavia etc .  In fact, at one point or another, the Nigerian soldiers have been in all the trouble spots in Africa . They have a reputation for brutality that will make the actions of Mugabe’s security services a child’s play. At various times, the Nigerian soldiers have displayed this kind of brutality on their own people. Sending the Nigerian soldiers into Zimbabwe is the best case of returning fire-for-fire.

The international community has continued to issue threats and speak long winding diplomatic words that have no meaning to the thousands of Zimbabweans made homeless by a man who has obviously lost the use of his faculty. The U.N Security Council is poised to debate while Mugabe declares himself president and continues to plunder the nation beyond recognition.

Robert Mugabe has consistently argued that the West has been trying to undermine him and effect a regime change in this country. He continues to sing the old and tired song that the goal of the West is to replace him with puppets who are going to do whatever the West wants. He is willing to sacrifice his people in this foolish fight with the West.

If the West really wants to get rid of Mugabe, the West would have gotten rid of him the same way they got rid of Lumumba and other progressive African leaders. The truth is that Mugabe belongs to the Mobutu, Emperor Bokassa, Idi Amin class of crass leaders often propped up by the West for its own interest.

It is in the interest of Africa to kick Mugabe’s butt out of Zimbabwe as soon as Friday and begin the process of healing and rebuilding a nation once dubbed the food basket of Africa .

It is the responsibility of a country like Nigeria to lead in this mission. But like many African countries, Nigerian leaders have no moral authority to embark on such an endeavor. Their own election is still being disputed. And if there is one thing the African leaders know it is that when one of your fingers is pointing at another, four are pointing at you.

Like other African conflicts before this, we all watch helplessly as the world perambulates while innocent people who do not know where the breadfruits are shared suffer.

Zimbabwe is a failed nation. It is a shame that Mugabe destroyed Zimbabwe . It is a greater shame if we sit it out and observe the death of a nation and its innocents. If Julius Nyerere could kick out Idi Amin from Uganda when he became a nuisance, surely, someone somewhere in Africa can kick out Robert Mugabe from Zimbabwe .

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Robot  Villager

# 1 Now that the government of Robert Mugabe has proved beyond any reasonable doubt th...Read the full article. Posted by Robot| 26.06.2008 11:16

Ukpana Okpoko Gbulu  Villager

# 2 If Nigeria should invade Zimbabwe who then should invade Nigeria to free her people from 48 years of inept and corrupt leadership? Posted by Ukpana Okpoko Gbulu| 26.06.2008 11:54

Bode Eluyera  In Purgatory

# 3 Mr. man, YOU ARE WRITING COMPLETE RUBBISH!!!!! TAKE IT FROM ME. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE BEEN READING RUBBISH FROM YOU. BUT THIS TIME AROUND, YOU GOT ON MY NERVES. I HAVE TRIED TO IGNORE YOU BUT NOT ANY MORE, WITH THIS CHILDISH POST THAT YOU POSTED AS AN ARTICLE. On what basis will nig-geria invade Zimbabwe? Don't you know that your nig*eria is facing a MUCH MORE SERIOUS political crises compared to Zimbabwe. Or you don't consider the Niger delta crises serious enough? Yaradua, who claims to believe in rule of law but violates basic rights of nig/erians, is worse than Mugabe. Let your army deal with MASSOB, MEND and other militants first before marching on to Zimbabwe. After all, charity should begin at home. Or don't you think so Mr Chief Adviser to Alhaji Yaradua? And what did was our reward for supporting South Africa in its fight/struggle against apartheid? Mass intimidation, brutality and killing of other Africans, including Nig-gerians. I have a piece of advise for you mr. writer: STOP WRITING ALL THESE BULLSHITS. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED, YOU ARE JUST MAKING A BIG FOOL OF YOURSELF. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING SUBSTANTIAL TO WRITE ON, JUST LIMIT YOUR ACTIVITIES ON NVS TO READING OTHER ENLIGHTENING ARTICLES. Posted by Bode Eluyera| 26.06.2008 11:55

NWANZA  Villager

# 4 Zimbabwe is a failed nation. It is a shame that Mugabe destroyed Zimbabwe . It is a greater shame if we sit it out and observe the death of a nation and its innocents. If Julius Nyerere could kick out Idi Amin from Uganda when he became a nuisance, surely, someone somewhere in Africa can kick out Robert Mugabe from Zimbabwe. Nigeria is a failed nation/state just as much as Zimbabwe, and there is a cogent reason why South Africa is not knee deep in ousting Mugabe. It is foolish and preposterous to complain about a peck in the eye of Zimbabwe, when you have a log in the eye of Nigeria. Zimbabwe could have done much more better - if they had the kind of resources that Nigeria have wasted all these years. I have to give credit to Mugabe for looking the west in the eye and buck at their demands. Africa has to unite and carve out their relationship with the rest of the world, and not be used to destabilize on another. Europe has an axe to grind with Africa for 19th century struggle for independence. History is there to see the hypocrisy of European relationship with Africa as a whole - working with Ian Smith for decades and rejection of Mugabe for given African their homelands. Posted by NWANZA| 26.06.2008 11:56

Dewdrops  Villager

# 5 Interesting! Which soldiers in Nigeria should go and invade Zimbabwe? The ones delployed from Chad or Minna? Does Nigeria have an army?:rolleyes: Just wondering. I don't think that there are any "Southerners" in the army. Too busy scouting for bank jobs to be used as "looting conduits" by their "Minna slave masters"! Give me a break! Posted by Dewdrops| 26.06.2008 12:02

NWANZA  Villager

# 6 =Bode Eluyera;4295061139>Mr. man, YOU ARE WRITING COMPLETE RUBBISH!!!!! TAKE IT FROM ME. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE BEEN READING RUBBISH FROM YOU. BUT THIS TIME AROUND, YOU GOT ON MY NERVES. I HAVE TRIED TO IGNORE YOU BUT NOT ANY MORE, WITH THIS CHILDISH POST THAT YOU POSTED AS AN ARTICLE. On what basis will nig-geria invade Zimbabwe? Don't you know that your nig*eria is facing a MUCH MORE SERIOUS political crises compared to Zimbabwe. Or you don't consider the Niger delta crises serious enough? Yaradua, who claims to believe in rule of law but violates basic rights of nig/erians, is worse than Mugabe. Let your army deal with MASSOB, MEND and other militants first before marching on to Zimbabwe. After all, charity should begin at home. Or don't you think so Mr Chief Adviser to Alhaji Yaradua? And what did was our reward for supporting South Africa in its fight/struggle against apartheid? Mass intimidation, brutality and killing of other Africans, including Nig-gerians. I have a piece of advise for you mr. writer: STOP WRITING ALL THESE BULLSHITS. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED, YOU ARE JUST MAKING A BIG FOOL OF YOURSELF. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING SUBSTANTIAL TO WRITE ON, JUST LIMIT YOUR ACTIVITIES ON NVS TO READING OTHER ENLIGHTENING ARTICLES. MASSOB is not in any armed struggle like MEND & MOSSOP. Please make a note of this for future references. I support your views about regional autonomy or even the brake up of Nigeria. I am also of the view that Nigeria be re-named to something meaningful or symbolic to the ethnic nationalities. Posted by NWANZA| 26.06.2008 12:03

Bode Eluyera  In Purgatory

# 7 After reading this rubbish that you posted as an article, I WILL NEVER EVEN TOUCH ANY OF YOUR BOOKS EVEN IF YOU GIVE ME ONE MILLION DOLLARS. If you can write this NONSENSE, I can imagine what you have written in your books. Stop using NVS to promote your useless books please. That's is just CHEATING. If you want to promote your books, please be kind enough to pay NVS for advertisement. Buy an advertisement space on NVS instead of posting some disjointed and illogical posts with the hidden aim of advertising your books for free. I AM 100% SURE THAT IF ELECTED THE PRESIDENT OF ZIMBABWE, OR EVEN NIG-GERIA, YOU WILL BE MUCH WORSE. Posted by Bode Eluyera| 26.06.2008 12:04

WayoGuy  Villager

# 8 Old boy Rudolf: How you dey? I like this tragi-comedic satire. I see say you don join Wayo Guy in the wayo vocation. Welcome, but take your time oo before you cause trouble here.. See how folks above dey take you serious. Abeg apply for proper wayo license from the Wuruwuru Advanced Youths Organisation quick quick. Posted by WayoGuy| 26.06.2008 12:16

Nkire  Villager

# 9 Rudolph Nwa Dee Okonkwo: Whach U talk'n about? Nkire Posted by Nkire| 26.06.2008 12:26

Eja  Villager

# 10 Na wa for humour deficiency. Posted by Eja| 26.06.2008 12:32

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